The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $5,131,857 Formula Grant under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to the Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority (Topeka Transit) on August 17, 2023. The grant funding will support Topeka Transit's operation of public transportation services, including fixed route and paratransit, as well as preventive maintenance activities for its fleet and facilities through October 31, 2029. The grant is intended to...
The Toledo Metropolitan Transit Authority (Topeka Transit) received a $267,580 project grant award from the Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to build approximately 29 ADA-accessible bus stops. The grant, awarded on August 17, 2021, will fund 80% of the project costs, with the remaining 20% to be provided as local match through Topeka Transit's existing mill levy funding. Funds must be expended by the completion date of March 4, 2022....
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority a $10.1 million Project Grant under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on July 21, 2022 to fund public transportation services and facility maintenance through October 31, 2028. Specifically, $2.99 million in federal funds will reimburse Topeka Metro for operating expenses and preventive maintenance costs for its fleet and facilities incurred starting in fiscal year...
The Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority (Topeka Transit) was awarded a $8,621,595 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant funding will be used to increase Topeka Transit's electric vehicle fleet and electric charging infrastructure, and to provide workforce development training on electric vehicles and infrastructure for...
This $4,776,233.00 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.505 - Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research) provides 1 year of funding for transportation planning initiatives across the state of Kansas. The grant supports transit planning activities for Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) such as development of Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs), Statewide Transportation Improvement Programs (STIPs),...
The Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority (Topeka Transit) received a $5,925,000 Project Grant award from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant will fund replacement of approximately nine diesel buses nearing the end of their useful lives with $498,750 in federal funds and $93,750 in local match. An additional $480,000 in federal funds and $120,000 in...
The Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) administered by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Lawrence, Kansas a $15,747,104 grant on January 27, 2025. The grant funds will be used by Lawrence Transit, a division of the City of Lawrence, to support safe, reliable, quality, and responsive public transportation services for all citizens in the City of Lawrence over fiscal years 2023 and 2024. Specifically, the grant will cover allowable expenses such as...
The Kansas Department of Transportation received a $24,875,573 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Section 5311 Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509). The grant funding will support four primary activities: Operating Intercity Bus - Providing continued transportation services for passengers across the state's rural and small urban areas. Project Administration - Offering administrative support...
This $5,773,232 Federal Transit Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507) will fund various transit capital and operating expenditures for the Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency Board (FHATA) in the Manhattan, Kansas urbanized area. The grant will support FHATA's implementation of microtransit services, bus stop improvements, maintenance of the transit fleet, transit planning studies, and other operational costs. Key...
This Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Formula Grant award for $29,998,650, provided under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509), will fund a range of transportation services and initiatives in the state of Kansas from April 2025 to March 2027. The key products and services to be delivered include: Operating assistance for rural and intercity bus services to provide continued transportation for passengers Administrative and technical support for transit...